<div dir="ltr"><div><div>From <a href="http://www.bristol247.com/channel/news-comment/daily/arts/ujima-radio-win-third-award-in-6-months">Bristol 247.com</a> - Grace Shutti, April 12, 2016</div><div><br></div><div>The awards continue to roll in for Ujima Radio as they win their third in less than six months.</div><div><br></div><div>Beating off competition from other nominees across south Wales and the south west, Ujima collected Best Radio Station from the <a href="http://mogulmindedgroup.com/mmg-events/mmg-regional-awards-2015/">Mogul Minded Group Regional Awards</a> ceremony held at Bristol Pavillion.</div><div><br></div><div>It comes hot on the heels of prizes from the <a href="http://www.bristol247.com/channel/news-comment/daily/society/ujima-radio-win-prestigious-national-award">National Diversity Awards</a> and the <a href="http://www.mtmawards.co.uk/">MTM regional award</a> - all three within the last six months.</div><div><br></div><div>The accolade is particularly special for Ujima as it was voted on by the general public. “I’d like to thank all of our listeners and supporters who voted for us,” said broadcast manager DJ Style (aka Andrew Hartley). “Ujima are finally getting recognised for our innovative approach to supporting local music, as well as a platform for culture and community expression.”</div><div><br></div><div>The prestigious award comes just over a year after the community radio station was fighting for its life, which resulted in it being uprooted from its original premises in St Paul’s.</div><div><br></div><div>Since relocating to the heart of Broadmead, Ujima has continued to broadcast a mix of music of African and Caribbean origin and discussions and on matters that affect the local communities, including issues facing the BME community. </div><div><br></div><div>Run by over 130 volunteers, Ujima provides volunteers training in all aspects of radio production and broadcasting in exchange for commitment to support their work. </div><div><br></div><div>Station chair Roger Griffith hopes the continued recognition will be of benefit to all who are involved and listen to the station.</div><div><br></div><div>“With recognition comes resources, which means we can improve and developed this precious platform that provides communities who face increasing disadvantage and marginalisation a unique space to share their stories and soundtracks of everyday life," he said.</div><div><br></div><div>You can listen to Ujima live at <a href="http://www.ujimaradio.com">www.ujimaradio.com</a></div></div><div><br></div><b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.bristol247.com/channel/news-comment/daily/arts/ujima-radio-win-third-award-in-6-months">http://www.bristol247.com/channel/news-comment/daily/arts/ujima-radio-win-third-award-in-6-months</a><div><br></div><div>\\\</div><div><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>Community Media Association</div><div>-- <br><a href="http://www.commedia.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.commedia.org.uk/</a><br><a href="http://twitter.com/community_media" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/community_media</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CommunityMediaAssociation" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CommunityMediaAssociation</a><br><br>Canstream Internet Radio & Video<br><a href="http://www.canstream.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.canstream.co.uk/</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/canstream" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/canstream</a></div><div><br></div><div><b style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-size:12.8px"><font size="4" color="#0000ff">Book your tickets now for the Community Media Conference 2016: <a href="http://bit.ly/2016CMAConf" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2016CMAConf</a></font></b><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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